Geography
Geography
The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.
Urban Studies
Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.
Earth Science
Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.
Else appointed as Associate Scientific Co-Director Meopar
Meopar is excited to be welcoming two new associate scientific directors: Dr. Brent Else (University of Calgary) and Dr. Fanny Noisette (Universite du Quebec a Rimouski). Else is also co-lead of the Meopar-supported Ocean Acidification Community of Practice.
Meopar's overarching role is to enable a coordinated, evidence-based approach to the growing challenges of Canada's marine environment. From left to right: Rodrigo Menafra (Managing Director), Brent Else, Doug Wallace, and Fanny Noisette
Interested in graduate studies?
Explore our thesis and course-based graduate programs and certificate.
Thesis graduate programs
We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.
MGIS Program
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.
Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology
Get a career edge – learn how to integrate geospatial technologies in your work and your future career.
News and Announcements
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In the Media
In the News: Byron Miller, Geography, in Global News
Should Calgary dismantle its Plus 15 skywalk network?
In the News: Dianne Draper, Geography, in St. Albert Today
NDP vow to remove K-Country pass, replace with voluntary donations
In the News: Simon Evans, Geography, in Farms.com
Agriculture and technologies, the existential dilemma of the Hutterites
In the News: Byron Miller, Geography, in The Calgary Herald
Bold Ambition, Sacred Cows and a Place to Belong: The Prospects for a Sustainable Downtown Calgary
Digitally preserving former Indian residential schools
Partnership with Indigenous communities and UCalgary preserves former Indian residential schools in Alberta
